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Sony Ericsson today announced the W550i, a new addition to its Walkman phone family.

“The W550 is an exciting product that combines music, imaging and game playing to offer consumers fun and entertainment wherever they are, while still being a great phone,” explains Steve Walker, Sony Ericsson’s Head of Product Marketing. “This new Walkman phone is aimed at fun seekers who enjoy a good party and like to share enjoyable moments with friends. There are so many entertainment features crammed into this small, sleek handset that whether you are alone or with a group of friends, the W550 can satisfy all your entertainment needs.”

Here are the Specs for the W550i:

• 256MB memory
• Bluetooth
• 1.3 megapixel camera
• 176×220 pixel 262K display

The W550i is a Tri-band (900/1800/1900MHz)/ GPRS phone. It will be available in European, African, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Hong Kong markets during the fourth quarter.

The W600a Walkman phone announced in New York on June 13 as a Tri-Band/Edge product will now become the W600i for global distribution as a Quad-Band/Edge phone (850/900/1800/1900). The W600i is expected in the US early in Q4.